Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa

South Africa: Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector was -34,972 National currency in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-34,972 National currency
Change on year
up 26.8%
World rank
19th
of 26 countries
All-time high
231,862 National currency
in 2021
All-time low
-205,821 National currency
in 2013
Years of data
31
1995–2025

Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa, 1995–2025

-200.0k-100.0k0100.0k200.0k1995201020251995: -9.2k National currency1996: -7.3k National currency1997: -11.1k National currency1998: -13.4k National currency1999: -4.5k National currency2000: -1.6k National currency2001: 2.6k National currency2002: 10.8k National currency2003: -10.6k National currency2004: -40.5k National currency2005: -51.1k National currency2006: -82.7k National currency2007: -113.5k National currency2008: -130.8k National currency2009: -67.8k National currency2010: -40.6k National currency2011: -66.5k National currency2012: -167.0k National currency2013: -205.8k National currency2014: -198.4k National currency2015: -191.6k National currency2016: -127.1k National currency2017: -120.0k National currency2018: -156.9k National currency2019: -146.3k National currency2020: 109.8k National currency2021: 231.9k National currency2022: -50.5k National currency2023: -76.2k National currency2024: -47.7k National currency2025: -35.0k National currency

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in National currency.

Analysis

In 2025, quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa stood at -34,972 National currency.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.8% on the previous year and up 81.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa peaked at 231,862 National currency in 2021 and was at its lowest, -205,821 National currency, in 2013.

That places South Africa 19th out of 26 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector (Expenditure) — Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in South Africa, 1995 to 2025.
Year National currency Change
1995 -9,190 National currency
1996 -7,318 National currency -20.4%
1997 -11,123 National currency +52.0%
1998 -13,409 National currency +20.6%
1999 -4,534 National currency -66.2%
2000 -1,551 National currency -65.8%
2001 2,613 National currency -268.5%
2002 10,813 National currency +313.8%
2003 -10,622 National currency -198.2%
2004 -40,505 National currency +281.3%
2005 -51,105 National currency +26.2%
2006 -82,676 National currency +61.8%
2007 -113,525 National currency +37.3%
2008 -130,838 National currency +15.3%
2009 -67,810 National currency -48.2%
2010 -40,599 National currency -40.1%
2011 -66,514 National currency +63.8%
2012 -167,004 National currency +151.1%
2013 -205,821 National currency +23.2%
2014 -198,450 National currency -3.6%
2015 -191,590 National currency -3.5%
2016 -127,113 National currency -33.7%
2017 -119,990 National currency -5.6%
2018 -156,856 National currency +30.7%
2019 -146,260 National currency -6.8%
2020 109,768 National currency -175.0%
2021 231,862 National currency +111.2%
2022 -50,527 National currency -121.8%
2023 -76,188 National currency +50.8%
2024 -47,746 National currency -37.3%
2025 -34,972 National currency -26.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -9,115 National currency -13,409 National currency -4,534 National currency 5
2000s -48,521 National currency -130,838 National currency 10,813 National currency 10
2010s -142,020 National currency -205,821 National currency -40,599 National currency 10
2020s 22,033 National currency -76,188 National currency 231,862 National currency 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 16 Greece -7,736 National currency compare
  2. 17 France -7,971 National currency compare
  3. 18 Belgium -16,094 National currency compare
  4. 20 Canada -77,144 National currency compare
  5. 21 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -99,967 National currency compare
  6. 22 Romania -114,782 National currency compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa?
Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector in South Africa was -34,972 National currency in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 231,862 National currency in 2021.
What is the lowest quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -205,821 National currency in 2013.
How does South Africa rank for quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector?
South Africa ranks 19th out of 26 countries with data for 2025.
Is quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector (Expenditure) — Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Quarterly non-financial accounts by institutional sector (Expenditure) — Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-)
Unit
National currency
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
36 places, 1,038 data points, 1960–2025
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